PhDPhD (doctoral) School of Sociology [Social Science]
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Doctoral, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 8 semesters (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD |
| Course code | Social Science |
| Entry qualification | Master diploma (or higher) MA or MSc degree in the field of social sciences. In case of other master degrees: individual consideration. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. - You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Minimum B2 level or above (CEFR B2; IELTS: 6; TOEFL 72). For the completion of the programme, an additional complex intermediate level state exam or equivalent in a foreign language (non-Hungarian) is required. Native languages (other than English) can be accepted as a second foreign language. Knowledge of the native language can be proved by a university degree or high school diploma. |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.
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Overview
Program description:
The aim of the programme is to ensure the existence of new generation of scientists dedicated to sociology and social Sciences, their thorough preparation for acquiring the PhD qualification and for carrying out independent academic research and lecturing activities at post-graduate academic level.
This program is recommended to applicants are interested in finding employment as a University Professor, Social Researcher, Scientific Expert, Political Analyst, Political Expert, Social Policy Analyst, Media Expert.
Tracks/Specializations:
- Sociology
- International Studies
Program leader
Dr Zsombor Bódy
Head of Doctoral School, Professor
Entry requirements:
MA/MSc degree in Social Sciences
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
oral
Entrance exam location:
Electronic
Entrance exam description:
Applicants need to submit their MA/MSc degree, transcript of records, CV, motivation letter, research plan, and reference work.
IF the degree meets the eligibility criteria, the following step is the oral interview (skype). The recruiting committee will decide upon admission.
Optional documents to submit with application:
- List of publications – optional
- Copy of awards in professional competitions – optional
- Letter of recommendation – optional
- Statement of supervisor – optional
List of supervisors and proposed research topics:
Supervisors & proposed research topics for the Sociology specializationSupervisors & proposed research topics for the International Studies specialization
Preparatory year available:
No
Specialisation year available:
No
Link:
studyinhungary.hu/institution/eotvos-lorand-university-66.html
Contact person:
International Office, Eszter Borbála Bagi
E-mail: international@tatk.elte.hu
Programme structure
Click below to find out more about the structure for each specialization:
- Sociology PhD Programme
- International Studies PhD Programme
- Interdisciplinary Social Research PhD Programme
Career opportunities
The program aims to provide this in conformity with the international educational standards in social sciences, meeting formal and content requirements; as well as providing highly qualified research experts and university teachers in the future, and training specialists (of both theoretical and practical approach) for the different fields of social policy practice at a high level, recognized at an international scale.
Job examples
University professor
Social researcher
Scientific experts
Political analyst
Political expert
Social policy analyst
Political expert
Media expert